Jordan Brown
Jordan is a well rounded player capable of explaining and demonstrating every skill. Jordan began coaching both youth and adults more than twice her age at the age of 16 and was also the coach of one of the top ranked U14 indoor boys teams in Alberta at just 17 years old.
Jordan has been playing in adult tournaments since she was 13 competing against the top athletes in Alberta with 1 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze medals in adult competition plus a gold in 18 Alberta provincials and a bronze at the 2023 U18 Canadian nationals.
Jordan plans to participate in her 4th year of the semi-pro NBVL where she has led the league in digs and aces.
Jordan will be attending the University of Hawaii in August, 2024 to play Beach Volleyball for the Rainbow Wahines.
CHRISTINA VAN GORP
Christina began her post secondary athletic career as a soccer player for the university of Guelph.
Her transition from Div 1 soccer to beach volleyball began 5 years ago and has seen her develop at an unprecented rate to the point of moving up the ranks to become one of Calgary's top blockers.
Her rapid advancement can be attributed to an incomparable work ethic, positive attitude and a strong desire to learn.
In the 2023 session, she won the CBVA classic in Tier 2 and has placed third in Tier 1 in her last two tournaments.
In the upcoming 2024 season, Christina will be playing in the NBVL league for The Beach YYC with her training partner Kristen Almhjel.
KRISTEN ALMHJELL
Kristen played for the University of Guelph for 4 years as the starting libero and her last 3 years of university was awarded libero of the year for the OUA.
She played team BC indoor for 4 years and competed in the Canada Games placing second.
Kristen spent one summer training with the Team Canada development team and placed 4th in the Vancouver Open that year.
In the 2023 season, Kristen played in the NBVL league for the Cardan Cobras and will continue to coach both our adult and youth groups.
Kristen will once again be playing in the NBVL in 2024 for the Beach YYC with her training partner Christina Van Gorp.
Olivia Furlan
Liv played university at UBC where she was a setter and won nationals twice before playing professionally in Italy for a year in addition to a season in on the pro beach volleyball circuit in Australia!
She is currently representing Canada playing on the beach world tour. Liv won gold in the Canada Summer Games for Beach Volleyball when she was 21, and won youth nationals twice!
Liv will be coaching both our adult and youth groups when she’s not off competing or training in Toronto.